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DES 85V

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,629 mi
Last recorded88,629 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDES 85V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,629 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 88,530 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,383 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 88,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 88,134 miles

N/s handbrake reading lower than o/s

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency minimum requirements only just met

Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear wheel damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 77,051 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 73,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn to limit on outer edgr

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 646,987 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 57,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,685 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,362 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 52,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2008 48,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

small cut in outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,991 miles

small cut in outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,720 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,860 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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DES 85V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DES 85V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DES 85V registered?

DES 85V is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is DES 85V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DES 85V shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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